Yahoo Answers is shutting down on May 4th, 2021 (Eastern Time) and beginning April 20th, 2021 (Eastern Time) the Yahoo Answers website will be in read-only mode. There will be no changes to other Yahoo properties or services, or your Yahoo account. You can find more information about the Yahoo Answers shutdown and how to download your data on this help page.
Trending News
If I said, "The argument was made in toto" is the use of the word "toto" correct?
Correct, if I am referring to the complete or unabridged argument. AND what is the origin of "toto" in the English language?
5 Answers
- BilboLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
In toto is a legal term deriving from the Latin (which it is why it is 'in', not 'en') and meaning 'in entirety'. It is a bit pedantic used in any other than a legal context but nothing wrong in that per se.
It would be capitalised if it was referring to Ms Gale's dog, but would not make much sense.
- ?Lv 61 decade ago
"en toto" is the better usage.
It's Latin. En toto, smart people like to use it. *laughter*
It's like saying, "in the end," or, "in total."
- Scott LLv 51 decade ago
I assume the origin is latin and the usage is correct unless you meant the dog form the Wizard of oz. Then it's just creepy and wrong.
- How do you think about the answers? You can sign in to vote the answer.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
If you are speaking of Dorthy's dog then it is correct.
